Two Dickinson men are in custody following a shooting incident that took place in a parking lot during New Year's Eve celebrations. Meanwhile, the Dickinson Police Department continue to search for two other individuals who are alleged to also be involved in the shooting incident.
Dontaye Lamar Dee Mayfield, 42, and Demetris Shaquille Haney, 28, were arrested without incident Sunday afternoon for allegedly being involved in a shootout during the early hours of New Year's Day. Investigators are currently looking for Alexander Olushola Aseph and Jamaal Dionte Brown — both 32.
Dickinson Police officers responded to reports of several gunshots at approximately 12:29 a.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of West Villard Street and discovered fired shell casings at the scene. They also found that one area business sustained damage from a stray bullet, according to a DPD press release.
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"Investigators were called to the scene and learned that several individuals were involved in a shootout within the parking lot. All had fled the scene before the arrival of officers and no injuries were reported to authorities," Lt. Mike Hanel said in the press release.
As the investigation spanned into the weekend, Dickinson Police investigators were able to identify the individuals involved in the shootout. After a search warrant was granted by the Southwest Judicial District, the Southwest Tactical Team was deployed to a residence in the 200 block of G Street at approximately 1:15 p.m. Sunday.
Other agencies aiding Dickinson Police officers included the Stark County Sheriff's Office, North Dakota Highway Patrol, North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Southwest Narcotics Task Force, Dickinson Area Ambulance Service and Dickinson Fire Department.
According to the press release, arrest warrants for terrorizing and reckless endangerment — which are both Class C felonies — were also granted for Mayfield, Haney, Aseph and Brown, who are believed to be connected to the shooting.
"All individuals involved are known to one another and there is no belief that the public is in danger," Hanel added.
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If anyone knows the whereabouts of Aseph or Brown, DPD asks the public to call the department immediately at 701-456-7754 or leave a Badlands Crimestoppers tip at dickinsonpd.com/crimestoppers . All tips may remain anonymous.
